What is a femoral nail?

The proximal femoral nail (PFN) is an osteosynthetic implant designed to treat proximal femoral fractures in the trochanter area with a closed intramedullary fixation method.

When should femoral nails be removed?

Intramedullary nails used for fixation of femoral fractures may require removal for a variety of reasons. Some recommend that all such nails be removed after fracture healing,1,2 whereas others prefer to remove only those that cause symptoms.

What is a femoral nail made of?

Intramedullary nails, used to repair fractured femurs, are currently made from stainless steel or a titanium alloy. The nail is slightly curved (typically a 1 cm bow over a 30 cm length) and hollow. Some designs have a longitudinal slit and holes at either end in which to locate fixing screws.

What is femoral nail insertion?

An intramedullary nail is a metal rod that is inserted into the medullary cavity of a bone and across the fracture in order to provide a solid support for the fractured bone. Intramedullary nailing is currently considered the “gold standard” for treatment of femoral shaft fractures (Rudloff 2009).

Is intramedullary nail permanent?

Intramedullary nailing is surgery to repair a broken bone and keep it stable. The most common bones fixed by this procedure are the thigh, shin, hip, and upper arm. A permanent nail or rod is placed into the center of the bone.

How do you measure a femur nail?

1: Tip of the greater trochanter to lateral knee joint line minus 2 cm. Measurement No. 2: Tip of the olecranon process to the tip of little finger, and Measurement No. 3: Tip of the greater trochanter to the upper pole of patella.

Should femur rod be removed?

Removing a rod doesn’t need much time to recover. Infact if your fracture has healed well you should be up and about after recovering from the effect of anaesthesia. considering your age is 26years, it is advisable to get your rod removed after it has done its job . i.e. help the fracture healing.

Can an IM nail be removed?

Intramedullary nail removal is safe. Patients with anterior knee pain should be told that their pain may persist and that knee pain may even arise. Most patients will require crutches and an average of 2 weeks away from work.

Should titanium rods be removed?

In most cases, implants can stay in your body without any harm. Their removal should never be considered a part of “routine” care. However, there are exceptions. They tend to emerge in a specific context, such as ankle surgery, or because of pain, irritation, or infection.

Do rods stay in after surgery?

Is it necessary to remove rods and nails after treatment? Once the bone has fully healed, the rod/nail no longer serves a purpose and may be removed. This is typically done a year after the original surgery and can be an outpatient procedure (i.e., the patient does not stay in the hospital overnight after surgery).

How do you measure your femur nail size?

Should I remove intramedullary nail?

Intramedullary nailing is the treatment of choice for fractures of the tibial shaft, which might necessitate the nail removal due to complications in the long-term. Although considered as a low-risk procedure, intramedullary nail removal is also associated with certain complications.